Senior Project Manager

T2 UES, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus incentives

Life insurance

Short/long term disability

Job summary

T2 Utility Engineers seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead utility design and surveying projects in the Knoxville area. You will act as a liaison among designers, utility agencies, and clients, oversee boundary surveys, ALTA and mapping deliverables, and drive project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

The role requires a decade of relevant experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to negotiate proposals and manage contracts.

Qualifications

• Professional licensure in engineering (PE) or equivalent, or 4-year degree + 3 years in utility design/construction, or 8 years in utility field, or 2 years as Project Manager in Utilities division.
• Minimum of ten years of related experience in utility design/construction.
• Ability to network for strategic growth KPIs and to negotiate proposals and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between designers, utility agencies, and clients; participate in client meetings and support relationship management.
• Manage boundary surveys, right-of-way mapping, staking, topographic surveys, ALTA, utility surveys, and final mapping deliverables.
• Oversee project planning: scope, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Ensure projects are on time and within budget per company standards.
• Provide QA/QC oversight for high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates; support contract performance.
• Track project costs, prepare progress reports, and review/approve invoices; assist with change order management.
• Promote T2ue services and support business development with opportunities and clients.
• Monitor local market trends to support strategic planning.
• Ensure client satisfaction through consistent communication and reliable service.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Proposals & contracts

Budgeting & scheduling

QA/QC

Presentations

Networking for growth

Education

BSc/MSc Surveying

Civil Engineering or Construction

Professional licensure (PE)

Tools

MicroStation/ORD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

T2 Utility Engineers (T2ue) specializes in providing reliable underground and above-ground utility information to reduce the risks that utilities present for infrastructure projects. T2ue helps clients manage the complexity of existing utilities with our professional and comprehensive Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Coordination, and Surveying services.

Our mission is to provide project stakeholders with quality utility information, professional insight, and deliverables that streamline construction, improve project safety, and set the standard for the utility engineering industry. Since 1993, our reputation has been built on providing incomparable service based on high standards of technical ability and project understanding.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a liaison between designers, utility agencies, and clients; participate in client meetings and support ongoing relationship management.
• Manage boundary surveys, rightofway mapping, staking, topographic surveys, ALTA, utility surveys, and final mapping deliverables.
• Oversee project planning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and resource coordination.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with company standards and industry requirements.
• Provide QA/QC oversight to ensure accurate, highquality deliverables.
• Prepare and review proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates; support contract performance.
• Track project costs, prepare progress reports, and review/approve invoices; assist with outstanding invoices and change order management.
• Promote T2ue services and support business development efforts, including identifying opportunities and engaging with current and prospective clients.
• Monitor local market trends and competitor activity to support strategic planning.
• Ensure client satisfaction through consistent communication, quality work products, and reliable service.

Qualifications:

• Professionally licensed in engineering (PE), surveying or geology, or alternatively, 4 year college degree plus 3 years' experience in a utility design or utility construction related field, or alternatively, 8 years' experience in a utility design or utility construction related field, or alternatively, 2 years as a Project manager in the Utilities Division
• BSc/MSc Surveying, Civil Engineering or Construction
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related/relevant experience
• Ability to effectively network to obtain strategic growth KPl's for new business and key clients
• Ability to effectively work under pressure, strategic vision, organizational capability, market intimacy
• Ability to negotiate proposals and contracts
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Project manager experience necessary producing deliverables for Client contracts
• MicroStation/ORD, Auto CADD Civil 3D a plus

We Offer a Complete Benefits Package!

In addition to the opportunity to grow and advance, we offer competitive salaries, paid training, and comprehensive benefits with options to meet your needs, including;

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided cell phone or cell phone allowance
• Medical and prescription drug coverage - multiple plan options
• Flexible Spending (FSA), Dependent Care (DCA), or Health Savings (HSA) accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness and Employee Assistance ProgramsParental, Family and Medical leave
• 401-K retirement plan w/company match
• Life insurance
• Short / long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Spot and annual bonus incentives
• Employee discounts and perks

* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background, and reference screening.

T2 Utility Engineers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment or application process, please contact Human Resources.

T2 Utility Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any T2 Utility Engineers employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by T2 Utility Engineers and approved by the T2 Utility Engineers Talent Acquisition Team.